PEOPLE v. BETANCUR


123 A.D.2d 777 (1986)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. William Betancur, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.

October 20, 1986


Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.

At the Mapp/Huntley hearing, Detective Olsen was the sole witness. The defendant had purchased a pound of cocaine on consignment; and, later when he was unable to pay for it, he was kidnapped by his suppliers who were armed. These captors released the defendant so he could raise the money he owed. The defendant's friend substituted for him as hostage at that time. The defendant...

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